Hairspray
Winner of 8 Tony Awards!
Hairspray
A Big Fat Gorgeous Hit
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Hairspray
Winner of 8 Tony Awards!
Why see Hairspray?
I Can Hear The Bells!
Broadway's award-winning creative team is bringing 1960's Baltimore to stages across North America! That's right, the feel-good musical is heading back on tour and bringing ample amounts of Hairspray with it. The Tony award-winning musical, which inspired the blockbuster film, will be brought to a new generation of theatre-goers by director Jack O'Brien. So, get ready to make your hair big and dance to the beat with Tracy Turnblad in style!
What is Hairspray About?
Welcome to the 60s! Change is on the horizon and the civil rights movement is gaining strength. Baltimore's Tracy Turnbald is a big girl, with big hair and an even bigger dream; to be a dancer on the Corny Collins Show. With new friends in unlikely places, Tracy's optimism and determination helps her to fulfil this dream, but of course - it won't come easy.
Along with a full-hearted story, Hairspray is piled bouffant high with glowing soundtracks which features tracks 'I Can Hear The Bells', 'Good Morning Baltimore' and 'You Can't Stop The Beat' which make this musical an unmissable instant classic.
So shake those hips in this direction and don't miss Hairspray when it comes to town!
Key Information
Audience
Hairspray is fine for elementary through college age kids. Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted.
Run Time
2 hours 40 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.
Dates
Dec 13 - Jan 5, 2025
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Andrew Levitt (aka Nina West) as Edna Turnblad
- Niki Metcalf as Tracy Turnblad
- Sandie Lee as Motormouth Maybelle
- Charlie Bryant III as Seaweed J. Stubbs
- Nick Cortazzo as Link Larkin
- Ralph Prentice Daniel as Wilbur Turnblad
- Billy Dawson as Corny Collins
- Ryahn Evers as Amber Von Tussle
- Addison Garner as Velma Von Tussle
- Emery Henderson as Penny Pingleton
- Joi D. McCoy at Little Inez
- Sydney Archibald as Peaches, Dynamite
- Kelly Barberito as Tammy
- Tommy Betz as Fender
- Helene Britany as Shelley
Further cast
Caroline Eiseman, Melanie Puente Ervin, Craig First, Alex Fullerton, Annie Gagen, Carly Haig, Lauren Johnson, Sabrina Joseph, Greg Kalafatas, Kyle Kavully, Matthew J. Kelly, Mclaine Meachem, Faith Northcutt, Nicholas Dion Reese, Sage, Micah Sauvageau, Clint Maddox Thompson, Jade Turner, Mickey White and Emmanuelle Zeesman
Creative
- Directed by Jack O'Brien
- Choreography by Danny James Austin
- Scenic Design by David Rockwell
- Costume Design by William Ivey Long
- Lighting Design by Kenneth Posner
- Sound Design by Shannon Slaton
- Lyrics by Mark Shaiman & Scott Wittman
- Music by Marc Shaiman
- Book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Awards
2008 Olivier Awards
- Best New Musical
- Best Actor in a Musical - Micahel Ball
- Best Actress in a Musical - Leanne Jones
- Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Tracie Bennett
Nominations
- Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Elinor Collett
- Best Director - Jack O'Brien
- Best Theatre Choreographer - Jerry Mitchell
- Best Set Design - David Rockwell
- Best Costume Design - William Ivey Long
- Best Lighting Design - Kenneth Posner
- Best Sound Design - Steve C. Kennedy
2003 Theatre World Award
- Jackie Hoffman
- Marissa Jaret Winokur
2003 Drama Desk Awards
- Outstanding Musical
- Outstanding Book of a Musical - Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan
- Outstanding Orchestrations - Harold Wheeler
- Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Harvey Fierstein
- Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Marissa Jaret Winokur
- Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Dick Latessa
- Outstanding Lyrics - Scott Wittman and March Shaiman
- Outstanding Music - Marc Shaiman
- Outstanding Director - Jack O'Brien
- Outstanding Costume Design -William Ivey Long
Nominations
- Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Corey Reynolds
- Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Kerry Butler
- Outstanding Choreography - Jerry Mitchell
- Outstanding Set Design - David Rockwell
2003 Tony Awards
- Best Musical
- Best Original Score - March Shaiman and Scott Wittman
- Best Direction of a Musical - Jack O'Brien
- Best Book of a Musical - Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan
- Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - Harvey Fierstein
- Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical - Marissa Jaret Winokur
- Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical - Dick Latessa
- Best Costume Design - William Ivey Long
Nominations
- Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical - Corey REynolds
- Best Choreography - Jerry Mitchell
- Best Orchestrations - Harold Wheeler
- Best Scenic Design - David Rockwell
- Best Lighting Design - Kenneth Posner
Reviews
Customer reviews
16 reviews, average rating: (4.1 Stars)
Grant Pastor
HAIRSPRAY: What an experience!
HAIRSPRAY is most deffinetly my most beloved musical ever, and trust me, I have seen many! HAIRSPRAY is always a new and fresh experience, time after time again I see the show. I have seen HAIRSPRAY 3 Times, Including at the Neil Simon Theatre. Lsitening to the Soundtrack, Playing the songs- whether be singing or clarinet, or listening to the soundtrack, It seems new and even more enchanting than the 1st! I highly rcommend this for anyone who likes to laugh, cry, and feel good in a show. If you like warm, big, splashy, and new things, try HAIRSPRAY!- and i tell you this now- You WONT Regret it!- Grant Pastor ... Read more
Anonymous
A Spectacular to Remember.
When I heard Good Morning Baltimore sung by Shannon Durig, I was in shock! The music is upbeat, the acting is wonderful, the singing is fantastic, the set design was amazing, and the costumes were colorful. All of the shows that I've seen were great, but Hairspray...was AWESOME! I couldn't believe how much work these actors and actresses put in to this show. If you are in NYC, and you are planning to see a last minute show, see Hairspray! Even if you get bad seats, you still are lucky to be seeing a wonderful show. I really do recommend it for all ages and our seats were great!
SEE HAIRSPRAY!!! ... Read more
Linda Mota
Don’t miss out!
Took my 9 year old who loves to sing, dance and all of the above. Watching her react to the amazing performances and singing and dancing was something that will forever stay engraved in my mind and heart. It has so many messages that kids (and sadly adults) need to be reminded of nowadays. Equality, body image, bullying, goal setting, following your dreams, love, friendship, etc. It wasn’t boring or long, and even the songs that sometimes feel like “fillers†were done so nicely that you ended up feeling like they were singing directly to you. The energy and vibe was all there, and EVERYONE on stage was rocking it! Wether they were dancing in front of the crowd or all the way on back. Everyone brought it! Go watch it! You’ll love it! ... Read more
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